February 26, 2018
Rangers general manager comes clean on fire sale logic
This was not dipping a toe into the waters of a rebuild. This was diving in headfirst. Just as the Rangers said they would, they have embraced a full overhaul...
Cigarette kickbacks are burning small distributors
Here’s a tip: When you are giving a kickback to someone, make very sure that person isn’t part of a sting operation. This probably has never come up in your...
Video shows NYPD's failed rescue of grandma who died in smoke-filled hallway
Video obtained by The Post shows the moment three Queens cops carried a 91-year-old woman down a smoke-filled hallway — before they dumped her and left. The surveillance footage is...
Warriors prove once again they can turn it on when they have to
There have been five straight trips to the playoffs, resulting in 81 postseason games, nearly another complete season. Three of those trips ended in the Finals with two providing world...
How Austin Romine became a fan favorite, without cracking a smile
TAMPA — On a sunny Wednesday morning last July at Yankee Stadium, Reds bench coach Jim Riggleman sat in the visitors’ dugout and pointed to Austin Romine on the field....
De Blasio aides actually tried finding clock for chronically late mayor
City Hall staffers got an early wake-up call about Mayor Bill de Blasio’s chronic lateness. Barely two weeks into de Blasio’s first term, aides launched a hunt for an alarm...
Giants' 5 wish-list prospects go beyond the quarterback position
The NFL Draft is seven rounds, not only one, and so the Giants will be studying all sorts of prospects this week at the scouting combine and not merely focusing...
Does Steve Mnuchin really know this little about inflation?
Steve Mnuchin can’t be this stupid. The Treasury secretary tried to make the case last week that just because wages rise, it doesn’t mean inflation will result. “You can have...
NY regulator launches insurance discrimination probe
New York’s top financial regulator has launched a broad probe of 170 insurance companies to see if any discriminated against selling life insurance to gay men who took HIV-prevention medicine,...
New Justice Gorsuch mum on potentially explosive union case
A divided Supreme Court on Monday debated a case that could threaten the survival of many public employee unions — but the justice whose vote will likely decide the case...
Brooklyn landlord busted for impersonating dead notary
A Brooklyn landlord has been impersonating a dead notary public — using the man’s official stamp and signature on court documents in a macabre bid to give his tenants the...
Street named for hero cop killed 30 years ago
The street in front of the Queens station house where rookie cop Eddie Byrne worked before he was slain was named in his honor Monday. “This is a moment to...
Rangers went all-in on risky rebuild that's only ticket to glory
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — This was Jeff Gorton as Walter White absorbing Mike Ehrmantraut’s warning against taking half measures before the general manager took full measures of his own in...
Girl died hours after doctor turned her away for being a few minutes late
A 5-year-old girl with asthma issues got turned away from seeing her doctor because she was a few minutes late for her appointment — and died just hours later, according...
New bills would allow 311 to field complaints about NYCHA
The city’s 311 operators would be required to field complaints about the New York City Housing Authority under a raft of new bills unveiled Monday by state legislators. Currently, 311...
‘Bachelor’ contestant’s ex crashes show with surprise proposal
Arie Luyendyk Jr. may have survived last week’s installment of “Meet the Parents: Bachelor edition,” but coming face-to-face with a girlfriend’s ex on Monday night’s episode is something new entirely....
Nets welcome back 'high-energy guys' in first win of the month
It’s no coincidence that on the same night the Nets got back Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Caris LeVert, they found their long-lost defense. They also finally found their way back into...
Knicks put in one good half against dominant Warriors
Bring on the Big 10 Tournament! The Knicks stayed with Golden State for a half before the Warriors hit their usual third-quarter championship stride and made the Knicks disappear from...
Kids today are getting stiffed by the tooth fairy
The tooth fairy apparently understands what is going on with the economy. The Original Tooth Fairy Poll shows that parents’ payments to their children when they lose a tooth declined...
Monica Lewinsky finally has her #MeToo awakening
In 2014, Monica Lewinsky wrote in Vanity Fair: “Sure, my boss took advantage of me, but I will always remain firm on this point: it was a consensual relationship. Any...
Jeff Zucker joins fight to monetize mobile journalism
CNN President Jeff Zucker has joined the chorus asking tech and ad firms to help monetize news on mobile platforms. “Otherwise, good journalism will go away,” Zucker said at the...
UK club king to open new NYC nightclub
Robin Birley, who built 5 Hertford Street into one of London’s hottest clubs, is expected soon to open his first US club in Manhattan, The Post has learned. The club...
Malone's last-ditch effort to buy iHeartMedia faces uphill battle
John Malone’s 11th-hour bid for embattled radio giant iHeartMedia is likely to fall on deaf ears, a source close to the situation said. The $1.16 billion offer from Malone’s Liberty...
Honeymooning bride dies days after husband following helicopter crash
LAS VEGAS — Nevada authorities say a British tourist who was pulled from the wreckage of a fiery helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon has died from her injuries, bringing...
Man charged in attempt to steal drugs smuggled in on sled
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A North Carolina man intended to steal almost 200 pounds of counterfeit Xanax pills that a Quebec man had smuggled into the United States on a sled...
Bharara's 'inappropriate' comments not enough to toss corruption case
Preet Bharara’s big mouth wasn’t enough to get corruption charges against a former high-ranking NYPD official tossed out of court on Monday. Ex-Deputy Inspector James Grant asked to have his...
25 years later, NYC still feels effects of WTC bombing
The city is still feeling the reverberations of the first World Trade Center terror attack 25 years later. Survivors, first responders and victims’ families marked the somber anniversary in lower...
Elvis Presley is running for an Arkansas congressional seat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Elvis Presley is officially running for a congressional seat in Arkansas. But don't confuse him with the rock 'n' roll icon, unless he's performing. Elvis D....
Escaped inmate dies after crashing stolen truck
A North Carolina man serving a life sentence for murder briefly escaped from prison Monday, but was killed when the stolen truck he was driving overturned on Interstate 85. According...
The good, bad and ugly as Knicks approach Joakim Noah deadline
Joakim Noah turned 33 in exile on Sunday, but Thursday is the more important date for the veteran Knicks center. It will determine if he’ll ever return to the court...
The ‘Cinderella diet’ challenge is the latest ridiculous dieting trend
Once upon a time, a Japanese weight-loss trend called the "Cinderella diet" went viral, and created a Twitter storm. The controversial and unhealthy fad tells people how to calculate their...
Washington lawmakers approve funding for school safety measures
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in the House and Senate are demanding school safety legislation in the wake of the Parkland massacre to fortify schools with training, reporting and crisis intervention. With...
Everything to watch on TV in March
Now that the Olympics are finally over and the networks and streamers can come out of hiding, we can start watching real TV again. Everyone is making up for lost...
Man pulled over for speeding with in-labor wife to pay fines
HOWELL, N.J. — A New Jersey man who was pulled over for speeding while taking his pregnant wife to the hospital will pay a fine to settle the ticket. The...
Famed chef Andrew Carmellini drafted for Pier 17 restaurant
The Howard Hughes Corporation’s South Street Seaport has gobbled up another marquee-name restaurateur for the Seaport District’s crown-jewel Pier 17 — super chef Andrew Carmellini. NoHo Hospitality Group, where Carmellini...
Clint Frazier finds concussion upside: I'm not too smart
TAMPA — Clint Frazier suffered a concussion when he banged his head against the left-field fence Saturday after making a falling-down catch against the Pirates. Frazier said he was OK...
Florida lawmakers reject assault weapons ban, approve bill allowing teachers to carry guns
Florida lawmakers shot down an amendment on Monday that would have banned semi-automatic “assault” weapons like the AR-15 used in the Parkland school massacre. They did, however, agree to raise...
Student shot three times in Florida massacre 'grateful to be here'
A student who was shot at least three times in the Florida school massacre on Monday said she’s “so grateful to be here” – and thanked her medical team for...
Judge tosses felony charge against ex-Cuomo aide
Joseph Percoco scored a minor victory Monday ahead of closing arguments at his corruption trial, when the judge tossed one of the seven felony counts against the former aide to...
Teen may use acne drug symptoms as defense in murder case
The legal team for a Colorado teen boy charged in the death of a 20-year-old woman may blame his acne medication for her violent murder. Aiden von Grabow, 15, is...
Is this crazy new treatment the cure to your insomnia?
My idea of relaxation doesn’t usually begin by planting a couple of electrodes on my neck. Yet, I found myself at ReCOVER studio in Midtown, microzapping my way to a...
Suit alleges sex-and-booze-filled life at the Bronx DA's office
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is a hotbed of misconduct where prosecutors and other staffers neglect their work to shop, drink booze and have sex, according to a $15 million...
Why do doctors ignore signs of heart attacks in women?
On an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” earlier this month, Dr. Miranda Bailey (played by Chandra Wilson) heads to the hospital convinced she is having a heart attack. But her male...
Kirk Cousins would blast the Jets' draft options wide open
Mike Maccagnan, you’re on the clock. The Jets’ transformational offseason really begins this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. NFL executives, coaches, agents and college players will descend...
The left's pathetic case making public workers pay union fees
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday challenging laws in 22 states and the District of Columbia that force public employees to pay unions to represent them, even if...
Suspect drove a mile with officer hanging from car: police
GROTON, Conn. — Police say a Connecticut man sped away from a traffic stop and drove nearly a mile with an officer hanging partially out of the car. Groton police...
Girl wounded after stray bullet hits van in Brooklyn
An 8-year-old girl riding a dollar van in Brooklyn Monday was wounded when a bullet pierced the window, sources said. The girl was hit by a combination of bullet fragments...
Broward sheriff's excuses are just obscene
The sheriff is an outsized figure in the American imagination. He is Wyatt Earp, shooting it out with outlaws at the O.K. Corral. He is John Wayne, a lonely instrument...
#MeToo also has us making more of the good guys
Hollywood is responding to #MeToo not just by telling stories of female empowerment but also of the quiet decency of many oft-overlooked men. And no wonder: Shouldn’t we as a...
2 killed in Ecuador hiding in NY-bound plane's landing gear
QUITO, Ecuador — Two presumed stowaways died Monday in Ecuador after they fell from the landing gear of a New York-bound plane. The airport in the coastal city of Guayaquil...
Gavin Cecchini makes his Mets case, with his mouth and bat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Gavin Cecchini bulked up and changed his swing over the winter, but realizes even if he displays vast improvement this spring, he is likely destined...
Mae Whitman taps into her 'wild side' on and off 'Good Girls' set
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYPBoxV33os Mae Whitman, who’s made a career out of playing teenagers, is well into her 20s — so that’s why she was eager for the chance to play a young...
Feds probing how MSU handled Nassar sex assault allegations
The feds said Monday that the Education Department had opened an investigation into how Michigan State University handled allegations of sexual assault against Dr. Larry Nassar — the longtime employee...
Rebuilding the conservative movement with inspiration from Bill Buckley
With the American conservative movement in crisis in the wake of President Trump’s rise, its flagship magazine, National Review, is pushing for a renewal inspired by NR’s founder, William F....
Woman drops $19K on kidney transplant to save 17-year-old cat
How far would you go to save your favorite feline? Would you give up a new car? Cut back living expenses? Dip into your children’s college fund? Well, that’s exactly...
Trump is right: 'We have to take action'
"We have to have action” in the wake of the Florida school massacre, President Trump said Monday. Good for him, but the ball is mostly in Congress’ court. Trump added...
Young brothers battle together through cancer
A mom is facing double heartbreak after both her children were diagnosed with cancer within the space of four months. Keri Redfearn, 32, thought she had experienced her worst nightmare...
Cuomo's outrageous 'ethics' con
For four-plus years, Gov. Cuomo has drawn a clear distinction between himself and Mayor de Blasio. Except when it comes to ethics, apparently. Indeed, the governor and the mayor look...
Syndergaard's nasty debut could scare Mets, but should scare MLB
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- If you want to split hairs, yes, Noah Syndergaard had those two brief outings last September, three innings and 31 pitches against the Phillies and...
NYCFC forward goes down before season starts
New York City FC will be without forward Jo Inge Berget for two-to-three weeks after he picked up an injury in preseason. Berget, 27, suffered a right quad strain during...
Ancient Egyptian cemetery with 40 mummies found
MINYA, Egypt — Egyptian archaeologists have discovered an ancient necropolis containing 40 stone sarcophagi, about 1,000 small statues and a necklace charm bearing the hieroglyphic inscription "happy new year." Antiquities...
Court: Gay people are protected under workplace discrimination law
A federal civil rights law prohibiting workplace gender bias also bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, a U.S. appeals court ruled Monday. The ruling, which stems from a case in...
Man arrested for 'Zombiecon' festival shooting 2 years later
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The man responsible for a shooting at a Florida Zombie-themed festival more than two years ago was arrested Monday, police said. Jose Raul Bonilla, 23, faces...
'It’s really gone nowhere': Peter King doubtful gun bill will pass
WASHINGTON -- The author of bipartisan legislation to expand gun background checks expressed doubt Monday the proposal would even get a vote in the House. Rep. Peter King (R-L.I.) said...
NYPD supports bill to outlaw cop sex with suspects
NYPD officials on Monday said they support a City Council bill calling on state lawmakers to make it illegal for cops to have sex with suspects in custody. The agency's...
Vanity Fair has another cover snafu on its hands
Vanity Fair is facing yet another embarrassing cover crisis. The cover of the magazine’s March issue is slated to feature a close-up of Jennifer Lawrence, gazing to the right of...
Bernie’s bogus Russian troll story and other comments
Foreign desk: Korean Olympic Détente Won’t Last The Winter Olympics are over, and so is the peaceful interlude in the North Korean nuclear crisis. But that crisis, predicts The Atlantic’s...
Hubby accused of killing secret-porn-star wife is 'heartbroken'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama man charged with killing his wife, an exhibitionist who posted provocative photos online, is both innocent and "heartbroken" over her death, his lawyer said Monday....
Apple may release branded headphones despite owning Beats
Apple may soon enter the high-end headphone business. The iPhone maker — despite the fact that it shelled out $3 billion in 2014 to acquire Dr. Dre’s Beats headphones label...
New app connects blind people with 'remote operators'
A new app has been developed that connects blind and partially sighted people with “remote operators” to guide them through day-to-day tasks. The revolutionary mobile tech claims to give people...
Teen girl shot dead checking on noise from window: cops
A Texas teen girl was shot dead when she looked out a window upon hearing a disturbance outside her apartment, according to officials. Police said a gunman fatally shot Nequacia...
Jealous man allegedly stalked ex, installed webcam in her apartment
A jealous former Goldman Sachs employee has been slapped with stalking and other charges for a series of crazed antics – including installing webcams in his ex’s apartment and attempting...
Roger Goodell's revenge on Jerry Jones: millions
Roger Goodell is set on adding insult to injury in his running feud with Jerry Jones. The NFL commissioner is planning to exact $2 million from Jones in the weeks ahead,...
Iconic Coney Island eatery under fire for NRA fundraiser
A famed Brooklyn eatery is drawing heavy fire for a controversial new menu item — guns. Coney Island mainstay Gargiulo’s is hosting an NRA-linked fundraiser that includes a handgun raffle,...
No, Israeli teachers don't bring guns to school
Despite repeated claims by some gun advocates, teachers in Israel are not allowed to bring guns into their classrooms, a government spokesman said Monday. "In general, personal weapons are not...
Suspect in teacher's murder was 'loving' mentor, employee says
NORFOLK, Va. — Ed Shaw was one of the best bosses Graysen Fox ever had: smart, supportive and unrelentingly optimistic, a father figure who mentored him at work and gave...
Russell Wilson: This is not a stunt — here's the homers to prove it
TAMPA — Russell Wilson has something to say to those who believe him being in Yankees camp dressed in a uniform and taking part in fielding drills and batting practice...
The origin of Cowboys cheerleaders uniforms, which had to be different
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are recognizable worldwide: That royal blue blouse, white fringe vest and short shorts — all strategically spangled with 15 stars — have come to represent America's...
Teen who ran into church naked pleads guilty to rape hoax
A Texas teen who ran into a church half-naked claiming that she was gang-raped pleaded guilty for what turned out to be an elaborate hoax. Breana Harmon, 19, agreed to...
Devices will scan for suicide bombers at Penn Station
The feds will test out a device that can scan large crowds for suicide vests at Penn Station on Tuesday morning, Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on Monday. It will be...
Shooting of journalist, girlfriend likely linked to his reporting: police
PRAGUE — A Slovak investigative reporter and his girlfriend were shot dead in their home in an attack likely linked to his reporting on tax evasion, Slovakia’s top police official...
Man livestreams his own fatal shooting near college: cops
Police said a man was fatally gunned down near a North Carolina college campus while he was livestreaming on social media. The male suspect remains at large after he opened...
Teen mom arrested after dead baby found wrapped in bathrobe
EL PASO, Texas — A 17-year-old El Paso woman is facing a capital murder charge for the stabbing and death of her newborn child earlier this month. El Paso sheriff’s...
City Council slams NYPD for arresting more people of color for smoking pot
NYPD officials took heat from City Council members on Monday for defending the disproportionately high number of blacks and Hispanics busted for smoking marijuana -- even as the overall number...
Engine fire forces airplane to make emergency landing
SALT LAKE CITY — An engine fire forced a Southwest Airlines jet headed to Los Angeles to return to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff Monday, an airport official said....
Mom, sons plow into teen in revenge hit-and-run: cops
LA HABRA, Calif. — A Los Angeles County woman is accused of intentionally striking a teenage boy with a car before her two juveniles sons beat him up in what...
Teen's school absence unnoticed for months after death: cops
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico boy who authorities said endured years of abuse and was found buried along the side of a rural highway had not attended school...
Comptroller sues Wynn Resorts over handling of sex harassment accusations
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is suing Wynn Resorts' board of directors over the chain's handling of sex harassment allegations. Since the state's retirement funds are invested in the gambling company,...
Devils get offensive help with last-minute trade
In a deal that got done just before Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, the Devils solidified their offense by acquiring Patrick Maroon from the Oilers for prospect J.D. Dudek and...
Couple nabbed for luring autistic teen to secluded cabin: cops
A man and a woman were nabbed for luring an autistic teen they met online to a secluded cabin over 2,000 miles away, police said. Ashton Talley, an 18-year-old high...
Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden tossed off plane for being drunk
The Navy SEAL who killed terrorist Osama bin Laden was tossed off a plane Sunday because airline officials believed he was too drunk to fly, a report on Monday said....
Rangers trade Ryan McDonagh, J.T. Miller in blockbuster
The Rangers sat quietly -- and then made the biggest splash of them all. The Blueshirts pulled off a blockbuster trade just before the 3 p.m. deadline on Monday, sending...
Menendez racked up more than $4.7M in legal fees
Sen. Bob Menendez’s high-powered defense team was apparently worth every penny. The New Jersey Democrat racked up more than $4.7 million in legal fees in his federal corruption case that...
Star Wars superfan gets a funeral fit for a Jedi
A sci-fi mega-fan has been given a Star Wars-themed funeral — with the hearse lead by Stormtroopers. Roger Conway, 41, passed away following a brave battle with Type 2 diabetes...
The best of Milan fashion week
The pretty, crazy and pretty crazy moments from Milan Fashion Week. Moncler gave an epic presentation Those headed for Milan’s fashion week were told to organize their stay around Moncler’s...
Accused school shooter tried to get $800K inheritance before massacre
Accused Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz hired a lawyer to try to get his hands on a reported $800,000 inheritance almost two months to the day before his alleged killing spree,...
The 405-pound male model breaking down barriers in fashion
A 405-pound man who was once so ashamed of his weight he avoided his passion for fashion has carved a successful career as a plus-sized model and has even walked...
School cancels classes due to church ceremony with AR-15s
NEWFOUNDLAND, Pa. — A Pennsylvania school district will cancel classes at an elementary school on Wednesday because a church down the street is hosting a ceremony featuring AR-15 rifles. World...
4-year-old girl faked sleep while dad gunned down family: cops
A 4-year-old girl in Missouri reportedly survived a murder-suicide by pretending to sleep as her father gunned down her mother and half-brother, officials said. Hearing gunfire, the young girl went...
Trump's personal pilot on short list to lead FAA
President Trump’s longtime personal pilot is on the short list to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, two administration officials briefed on the matter said Monday. John Dunkin, who flew Trump...
FDNY won't back bill requiring childproof stove-knob covers
A top FDNY official said Monday that his department can’t support a proposed law requiring landlords to provide and maintain childproof knob covers on stoves because it would “very difficult”...
Kim Kardashian is not pulling this tux off
Trust Kim Kardashian to take an ensemble as transgressively chic as the women’s tuxedo and turn it into something tacky. The reality star-turned-entrepreneur arrived at the Create and Cultivate women’s...
You're more likely to get divorced by 30 if you work in this field
Marriage problems are more likely for people in some career paths than others. Workers in certain fields are seeing higher divorce rates by age 30, a recent analysis of US...
Topless Noah Syndergaard yawns at filthy spring training display
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — About the only restraint Noah Syndergaard showed Monday was keeping on his pants during the postgame interview. After throwing a barrage of 100-mph fastballs at...
Army recruiter allegedly sent teen nude photo after meeting at school bake sale
An Army recruiter allegedly sent a nude photo to a 16-year-old girl after meeting her at a high school in Texas, telling her on Snapchat, “I’m no angel.” Adam Matthew...
How to wear a blanket out of the house
Good news: Cozy is cool again. Blanket dressing ruled the runways all week in Milan, from Max Mara’s massive skirts to Giorgio Armani’s cuddly looking belted dresses. But the trend reached...
8 GE board members are heading for the door
How many General Electric board members does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Well, about eight less than currently configured. The struggling conglomerate said Monday that eight of the...
11-year-old girl recants story of being raped inside church: cops
An 11-year-old girl who said she was raped by a teenage boy at a Queens church over the weekend has recanted her story, cops said Monday. The girl initially told...
The Premier League's biggest embarrassment picked the worst savior
Having won just one of their last 26 games, the West Midlands team's premier league stay is all but over.
Islanders add young depth with another deadline trade
As mayhem ensued around them Monday, the Islanders quietly made their second minor trade in three days to wrap up business ahead of the league’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. Settling...
Idiot blocks subway by smoking underneath car
Hold on to your butts! A cigarette-smoking, drunk maniac snarled the Monday-morning commute when he ducked under a B train as it pulled into Grand Street Station — and survived...
Slain Black Lives Matter leader was victim of attempted robbery: cops
The Black Lives Matter leader shot dead while riding his bike in New Orleans was the victim of an attempted armed robbery, police said. Muhiyidin d’Baha -- the activist known...
Liquor store clerks defend themselves in this Wild West shootout
A dramatic shootout went down at Forest Acres Liquor in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After being confronted by an armed robber, liquor store clerks Tina Ring and Ashley Lee, who are also...
Kim Kardashian has bright pink hair now
Kim Kardashian has gone punk! At least, her hair has: She’s dyed her long locks bubble-gum pink. Just one day after tweeting, “I can’t even tell you how over my...
'Page Six TV' host Bevy Smith brunches from noon to 9 p.m.
TV personality and businesswoman Bevy Smith likes to unwind with family and friends on the weekends, especially after a usually frenetic week that includes co-hosting the nationally syndicated show “Page...
Disgraced deputy says he's no coward for not running into school shooting
The Florida sheriff's deputy who did nothing as a killer stalked the halls of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School spoke out for the first time Monday, saying he's not a...
Tourist brings cops to corpse that belonged to severed head
The New York tourist arrested in Japan after a woman's severed head was found in his suitcase has confessed to disposing of her corpse -- and showed cops where the...
Melania 'heartened' by massacre survivors' effort to create change
First lady Melania Trump on Monday offered comforting words for the victims and survivors of the mass school shooting in Florida and said she was "heartened" by the voices of...
NYC is offering free flu shots to the poor and uninsured
The New York City Health Department on Monday announced a joint flu-fighting program with Walgreens that will offer 1,000 vouchers for flu shots at 11 Walgreens and affiliate Duane Reade...
The surprising way anxiety is good for you
Feeling a little anxious? There’s a silver lining, according to a new study. Anxiety could help sharpen your memory, per researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada. In a...
WWE got what it needed out of predictable Elimination Chamber
Expect the unexpected — except at Elimination Chamber. The “Raw” brand’s last pay-per-view before WrestleMania on Sunday set the stage for the show of shows exactly the way you would...
Judge won't toss Martin Shkreli's conspiracy and fraud conviction
A Brooklyn judge has refused to toss out pharma felon Martin Shkreli's conviction on conspiracy and securities fraud charges, according to court documents filed Monday. Shkreli filed a motion for...
Bridget the lioness isn't supposed to have a beard
Veterinarians at the Oklahoma City Zoo are baffled by an 18-year-old lioness’ new hairdo. The lioness, Bridget, mysteriously began to grow a mane between March and November of last year,...
The surprising potential victim of Trump's tax cuts: MLB trades
TAMPA -- Many high earners in the sports world will benefit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the prominent measure that President Trump signed into law on Dec. 22...
Alleged serial killer struggled to accept his sexuality: friend
A Canadian landscaper accused of killing gay men and hiding their remains in potted planters had a fraught relationship with his son -- who never accepted his dad’s sexuality, according...
White House rebukes SCOTUS decision to stay away from 'Dreamers' case
President Trump on Monday lashed out at a federal appeals court that will likely take up his administration's challenge of a ruling requiring the government continue to shield "Dreamers" after...
Trump says he would have run into school shooting unarmed
President Trump on Monday boasted that he would have run unarmed into a Florida high school to confront the gunman who used an AR-15 assault rifle to massacre 14 students...
Rare snowfall in Rome
A historic snowfall whitewashed the center of Rome, with iconic monuments transformed into snow sculptures.
Man 'naked as a jaybird' leads police on wild ATV chase
A man “naked as a jaybird” and suspected of being hopped up on drugs led cops on a wild chase on a stolen ATV for more than an hour through...
'Cocaine Babe' bestie admits smuggling drugs on cruise ship
A Canadian woman who documented her round-the-world cruise on Instagram admitted she tried to smuggle about $30 million worth of cocaine into Australia with the help of her porn star...
Peeing in the elevator ends badly
A wannabe prankster had his trick blow up in his face in China. A young man was caught on camera urinating on an elevator's control panel, causing it to short...
Parents arrested after teen daughter found bound in back of car
An upstate mom and dad were arrested for binding their daughter with duct tape and putting her in the back of a car on the Lower East Side, police said...
Jets linebacker busted for DWI after crashing into bus
A rookie Jets linebacker known as "Wild Man" was busted early Monday morning for a boozed-up, wrong-way crash with a jitney bus in the Lincoln Tunnel -- and bragged about...
US figure skater on bizarre rant: 'I cried my way through Olympics'
"I think I’ve literally cried my way through these Olympic Games," she said.
Qualcomm price may be too high for Broadcom merger
The odds of Broadcom buying rival chipmaker Qualcomm decreased on Monday, The Post has learned. The likelihood of a deal between the two cellular phone chipmakers fell because Broadcom is...
Priest accused of using exorcisms to sexually assault women
A Catholic priest in Italy has been busted for allegedly using exorcism to sexually assault young women, telling them they’d be “punished” by “angels and saints” if they didn’t comply,...
Bullied NFL lineman had gun on him after cryptic Instagram post
Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin had a gun on him when he was detained by police on Friday, a day after he posted a chilling Instagram story that...
General Electric to restate earnings amid SEC investigation
General Electric — whose former CEO Jeff Immelt’s legacy is in tatters over a slew of scandals that have tanked the company’s stock — will restate its earnings downward for...
British boxer dies after winning fight
British boxer Scott Westgarth has died after he was rushed to the hospital following his win in Doncaster on Saturday night. The 31-year-old told fans he was glad he could...
How to wear pink eyeshadow without looking infected
Bright pink was everywhere at New York Fashion Week, including on models’ eyes. At Anna Sui, makeup artist Pat McGrath used her new Mothership eyeshadow palette in “La Vie en...
Ivanka: I believe my father about sexual misconduct allegations
Ivanka Trump said she believes her father’s denials about sexual misconduct allegations by numerous women -- adding that it’s inappropriate to ask her about the accusers, according to a report....
This is what it sounds like when an NBAer gets racially taunted
These stories are usually couched with "allegedly," with a he-said, he-said debate that spawns racism truthers who claim, for example, fans at Fenway Park did not hurl the N-word at...
Mom charged in decades-old killings of infant son, two other babies
A Wisconsin woman has admitted suffocating three babies — including her own 2-week-old son — more than three decades ago in deaths that were originally attributed to sudden infant death...
Vatican rolls out exorcism training course to counter rise in 'demonic possessions'
They need help battling your demons. After seeing a three-fold increase in the demand for exorcisms, the Vatican announced last week it would hold a week-long conference to train priests...
Monica Lewinsky: #MeToo helped me re-examine affair with Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky said the #MeToo movement has forced her to re-examine the issue of consent after engaging in a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton when she was a White...
Vanity Fair's new editor finally making hires after bloodbath
Ten days after Vanity Fair’s new editor, Radhika Jones, took an ax to the staff she inherited from Graydon Carter, she is slowly filling some of the positions. On Feb....
Dog handlers at security firm claim they're underpaid and overworked
A Manhattan-based mega-security firm hired to protect everyone from Staten Island Ferry riders to NFL players works its bomb-sniffing K-9s like dogs while paying handlers peanuts, a slew of lawsuits...
Supreme Court declines to take up 'Dreamers' controversy
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the Trump administration's challenge of a federal judge's decision requiring the government to continue to shield "Dreamers," dealing a blow to the...
Modern-day 'Heathers' don't wear scrunchies anymore
The oversize blazers, the over-the-top brooches, the croquet mallets: “Heathers” is back! TV Land is bringing the 1988 cult classic — which starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater as a...
Cops arrest college hoops coach for domestic violence after game
University of San Diego basketball coach Lamont Smith was arrested Sunday in Oakland on suspicion of domestic violence, a TV station reported. KGTV reported that Smith was arrested at Oakland...
Crazed driver causes chaos on NYC street
A driver barricaded himself inside his car in Midtown early Monday and pulled out a knife before cops broke in and arrested him, police said. Officers responded to a call...
Justin Thomas has taunting fan booted from tournament
"Hey, Thomas. You suck, ya jackass." Justin Thomas had no patience for his Happy Gilmore-esque taunter at the Honda Classic on Sunday. After a fan rooted for Thomas' tee shot...
Dramatic passenger takes emergency slide exit
A United passenger landed in hot water after ditching his flight from New Jersey by opening the emergency exit door and jumping down the inflatable slide, officials said. Troy Fattun,...
Teen arrested for fatally shooting 10-year-old boy
A teenager suspected of killing a 10-year-old New Jersey boy and injuring his mother has been arrested in Florida, officials said. Karon Council, 18, was collared late Sunday in Pompano...
Yankees stud prospect 'opens eyes,' but only briefly
Barring an injury or two, Justus Sheffield is ticketed for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with the idea that at some point in the upcoming season, the 21-year-old left-hander may reach the big...
Trump uses picture with school shooting survivor to ask for donations
President Trump's re-election campaign is using a photo of him meeting with a student survivor of the mass school shooting in Florida to raise money, according to a report. An...
Trump to meet with governors to discuss mass shootings
President Trump said he'll be discussing the mass shooting at a Florida school with the nation's governors when they meet at the White House on Monday. "We're going to have...
Ivanka says call to arm teachers is worth discussing
Ivanka Trump said she doesn’t know if her father’s proposal to arm teachers would help protect students from school shootings – but deemed the plan worth discussing, according to a...
Men love calling their penis ‘Mister’
Mini Me isn’t just a character from the Austin Powers movies. It’s also a popular penis nickname. A survey conducted by Lovehoney.com polled 660 people to find out the pet...
UN peacekeepers accused of paying local women for sex
JUBA, South Sudan — The United Nations mission in South Sudan says it has recalled a 46-member peacekeeping police unit after some members allegedly paid local women living in a...
Ivanka Trump says she flew commercial to the Olympics
White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump may have a jam-packed official schedule, but that doesn’t mean she’s above flying commercial. Through a Feb. 24 Twitter exchange with Team USA snowboarder...
New budget has taxpayers paying big for principal pensions
This is an A-plus deal for city public school principals — but a big stinking F for taxpayers. Mayor de Blasio’s preliminary budget sets aside $50 million to have taxpayers...
Five new eateries coming to Upper West Side food festival
The 11th annual Taste of the Upper West Side — a two-night foodie fest that highlights local restaurants — will preview a whopping five new eateries this spring. The May...
Top Cuomo aide lands her own Times Square billboard
One of Gov. Cuomo’s top aides has landed a coveted spot on Broadway. Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa is one of several “Superwomen” featured on a new Times Square...
Commuters: We should be mad at Cuomo, not de Blasio
A rider advocacy group wants angry straphangers to vent at Gov. Andrew Cuomo rather than Mayor Bill de Blasio. With the state budget deadline looming and no long-term transit funding...
There has never been a March Madness like this before
The term March Madness will seem mundane compared to what the month ahead brings us. Hysteria might be more apropos. Or delirium. Perhaps mayhem. We’re about to experience a March...
WWE reveals WrestleMania plan for Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey’s road to WreslteMania goes through Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion’s dream moment of “officially signing her WWE contract” at the Elimination Chamber...
Kevin Durant wishes he were playing vs. Kristaps Porzingis
The Warriors will make their annual visit to the Garden on Monday night, but it won’t quite be the same for Kevin Durant without Kristaps Porzingis in a Knicks jersey....
Nets celebrate life of fallen European NBA trailblazer
On Monday the Nets will celebrate the legacy of the late Drazen Petrovic. It’s been 25 years since the Hall of Famer’s tragic death, and a quarter of a century...
This is what it looks like when Tiger Woods has a chance to win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Before this week’s Honda Classic, with the attention of the golf world keenly dialed into Tiger Woods’ comeback, Padraig Harrington, one of the old war...
Yoenis Cespedes is the bat Mets can't do without
PORT ST. LUCIE — First to home and no pulled muscles. That’s a good day for the Mets. Yoenis Cespedes’ return to the diamond was a success Sunday as he...
Enes Kanter hates thinking about chance to dethrone Warriors
It is the way they share the ball. Or the way they defend. Or the way they shoot. Or their depth, experience, quickness, versatility, unselfishness. You could use up all...
Longtime coach Yankees snubbed thinks he knows why
CLEARWATER, Fla. — During 28 years in the Yankees organization, Rob Thomson was known as much for his endless hard work as he was for being honest with players he...
The city is cracking down on illegal lawn parking
The city Parks Department is cracking down on rogue drivers who illegally park on public lawns and other green spaces. Parks Enforcement Patrol officers wrote 10,209 summonses from July through...